KZN South Coast Riders

[Wayneman]

I'm coming to Margate for a few days next week from 21 Aug to 26 Aug. Looking for a sone good Mtb rides while I'm there. Can anyone tell me where there are nice tracks or routes, or if anyone keen I'd like to join u for a ride. Any where a long the south coast would be good.

[Fruity]

If you travel a bit further south from Margate, you'll find Clearwater Trails:

http://www.mtbroutes.co.za/clearwater-cabins-and-trails-closest-citytown-port-edward

 

Up north from Margate, there's Rocky Bay MTB trails:

http://www.mtbroutes.co.za/rocky-bay-mtb-trails-closest-citytown-scottburgh

 

Edit: I haven't ridden these trails, so I'm not sure about the safety factor in those areas.

[Chris NewbyFraser]

There is a very active cycling shop in Uvongo who arrange holiday rides. Google Dura Cycles and call them, they will have all the info you want

[Red Bird]

Clearwater trails is very nice. Moderately technical, even the so-called black route is doable. Beautiful views of the ocean once you reach the far end of the trails. It winds through forest, plantation and next to the gorge.

[Phatman]

Clearwaters. Nothing technical, but beautiful views. There's no black route anymore, just the blue. There's a time trial happening at Dezzi's race track on Wednesday if you want to have some fun and get a good workout in. People pitch up with mtbs, e-bikes, whatever. Check out Giant South Coast on Facebook for more info.

Also, Dura Cycles does regular group rides on the local farms.

[Jase619]

Yeah, the guys at Giant at the South Coast mall are very active. I know there are trails at San Lameer, not sure about access rules. If you heading to clear water trails, check out Beaver Creek Coffee farm. They also have trails there if I remember correctly. And you can do a tour of the farm and taste some lekker coffee as well

[Phatman]

Yeah, the guys at Giant at the South Coast mall are very active. I know there are trails at San Lameer, not sure about access rules. If you heading to clear water trails, check out Beaver Creek Coffee farm. They also have trails there if I remember correctly. And you can do a tour of the farm and taste some lekker coffee as well

San Lameer only allows residents to use the trails. Giant does organise occasional open days there though.

[Jase619]

San Lameer only allows residents to use the trails. Giant does organise occasional open days there though.

I presumed as much, hence the not sure about access qualifier

[Red Bird]

This thread makes me want to take a vacation just to go ride there

[Christofison]

+1 for DuraCycles. They leave from the shop at the back of Margate at 6:30 on a Saturday morning. Usually about 20% singletrack, the rest is on farm roads.

[Jase619]

I have also seen trails at Lake Eland Game Reserve, if you up to a bit of a drive

[Wayneman]

Thank you all. I'm going call Dura gain and see what they got planned. (If I can get through to them)

[Geronimo]

Thank you all. I'm going call Dura gain and see what they got planned. (If I can get through to them)

 

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